The Wolves and Wildlife of Yellowstone - JACKSON PRE-TOUR with optional - A 7-DAY WINTER WONDERLAND ADVENTURE - Aggie Network
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JAN. 29 - FEB. 4, 2022
with optional
JACKSON PRE-TOUR
The Wolves and Wildlife
of Yellowstone
100%
REFUND
GUARANTEE
See reservation
panel for details.
A 7-DAY WINTER WOND ERLAND ADVE NT URE
Howdy, Ags! Join former students and friends on an extraordinary winter adventure: a seven-day wildlife expedition to Yellowstone — North America’s best wolf- watching habitat. Experience this ecosystem when its beauty is more untouched by the outside world than any other time of the year — dressed magnificently with frost and snow, and with visitors few and far between. Hushed and magical landscapes are the setting for steaming geysers, trees covered in ice crystals, and the movements of bison, elk, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, and other wildlife — followed closely by the park’s wolves. Safari aboard custom vehicles with expert naturalists as we explore and learn about the animals, environment, hydrothermal activity, and history of the park. Enjoy a private sleigh ride through the National Elk Refuge and meet an award-winning wildlife photographer for a presentation during a visit to his gallery. Each evening, overnight in atmospheric hotels and a park lodge. This is a small-group expedition and space is limited. With significant savings of more than $600 per couple, we anticipate this tour will fill quickly, so be certain to reserve your spot today and share this brochure with family and friends who may be interested in traveling with you. Reserve today online at texas-am.orbridge.com, by phone at (866) 639-0079 or by returning the enclosed reservation form. Gig ’em, Jennifer Bohac ’87, Ph.D. Marisa Liles Director of Travel Director of Travel Outreach and Engagement Operations and Customer Service The Association of Former Students The Association of Former Students As we embark on this new world of group travel, the health and well-being of our guests, our team, and the communities we visit remain our top priority. For a detailed listing of the enhanced safety measures and hygiene protocols specific to our tours, please visit orbridge.com/wellness. Orbridge takes seriously the responsibility to minimize our global environmental impact. Each year we plant 100,000 trees in U.S. State Forests with afforestation needs as an on-going initiative among our evolving sustainability efforts. Learn more at orbridge.com/going-green.
Amidst crisp air, bare trees, frosted earth, and brilliant thermal features of Yellowstone National Park, the wildlife viewing in winter is better than any other time of year. The elements of nature are in full sway, and its wild inhabitants—close-knit packs of wolves—are hunting, mating, and surviving.
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Mammoth Hot Springs
Lamar Valley
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National Park
Jackson (Optional Jackson Pre-Tour)
Your 7-Day Itinerary
The itinerary for this wintertime program is a guideline that may change in order to maximize wildlife spotting, natural
encounters, and weather conditions.
Day 1: Arrive in Jackson, WY (D) Day 5: Gardiner / Lamar Valley, WY /
Welcome dinner Cooke City, MT / Gardiner (B,L,D)
Overnight: The Lexington at Jackson Hole Full-day wildlife safari, gallery visit
Overnight: Yellowstone Gateway Inn
Day 2: Jackson / Grand Teton National
Park / National Elk Refuge / Day 6: Gardiner / Lamar Valley, WY /
Jackson (B,L) Mammoth Hot Springs /
Half-day wildlife safari, sleigh ride Bozeman, MT (B,L,D)
Overnight: The Lexington at Jackson Hole Half-day wildlife safari, special farewell dinner
Overnight: Homewood Suites by
Day 3: Jackson / Old Faithful (B,L,D)
Hilton Bozeman
Castle Geyser and Upper Geyser Basin
Overnight: Old Faithful Snow Lodge Day 7: Depart Bozeman (B)
Day 4: Old Faithful / Mammoth Hot (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, R = Reception)
Springs / Lamar Valley / Activity Level: The majority of the program’s activities will
take place outdoors. A fair amount of walking on varying
Gardiner, MT (B,L,R,D)
terrain is to be expected. Guests should be sure-footed
Lower Geyser Basin, Gibbon Falls,
on uneven, frozen, or snow-covered terrain as well as able
Artists’ Paintpots, Norris Geyser Basin, to get in and out of all-terrain vehicles and manage stairs
half-day wildlife safari, reception without assistance. They should also be prepared for cold
Overnight: Yellowstone Gateway Inn temperatures.
Maximum elevation: 8,262 feet at the Continental Divide
Your Expedition Leaders
From their inside knowledge of the Orbridge
best wildlife viewing spots to
identifying the wolves’ signs and tracks,
your two expert Orbridge Expedition
Leaders and naturalist guides will
make all the difference in your
wildlife expedition. Enriched by their
expertise, you’ll bring home a deeper
understanding of the apex predator’s
reintroduction to Yellowstone, along
with a new appreciation of the drama
and beauty of nature’s hierarchy.
Discover What’s Included
• Immerse yourself in the unspoiled natural • 6 nights accommodations
beauty, diverse wildlife, and dramatic tales of
• 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners (including
this unique ecosystem during this exclusive
special welcome and farewell dinners), and a
wintertime program.
wine and cheese reception
• Experience Yellowstone in its winter incarnation:
• A fully-guided program with 2 Orbridge
a world with frozen geyser rain, ghost trees with
Expedition Leaders as well as expert local
a frosty glaze, surprising winter wildflowers, and
guides and naturalists
dynamic hydrothermal features set in snow and
ice. • All unique excursions and activities listed in the
7-day itinerary including transportation
Explore • Use of in-field gear, including high quality
• Scout for wildlife from the comfort of a binoculars and spotting scopes, Yaktrax,
custom-outfitted, heated vehicle featuring snowshoes, and adjustable hiking poles
oversized windows and a rooftop viewing hatch. • Hot beverages, water, and snacks throughout
Yellowstone is considered one of the best wolf- touring
watching habitats in the country.
• Admission and park fees throughout
• Joined by two expert Orbridge Expedition
• Luggage porterage
Leaders and professional naturalist guides, learn
informed perspectives and first-person accounts • Gratuities to Orbridge Expedition Leaders,
of the wolves’ setbacks, survival, and victories. local guides, hotel housekeeping staff, drivers,
porters, and wait staff for included meals
• Keep binoculars close at hand: this is the
Serengeti of North America, home to the largest • Airport transfers for guests arriving and
concentration of mammals in the lower 48 departing during the suggested times
states. Resident bison, elk, pronghorn, bighorn
sheep, moose, and other wildlife live among
seven large predators, one of the most elusive
being the gray wolf.
Interact
• Set out on a snowshoe adventure plus meet
an award-winning wildlife photographer for a
presentation during a visit to his gallery.
• Enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the
National Elk Refuge. Created in 1912, this
sanctuary is home to one of the largest elk herds
in North America.
Accommodations (subject to change) THE LEXINGTON AT JACKSON HOLE Located in the heart of picturesque Jackson with endless mountain views, The Lexington offers comfortable, contemporary western-style accommodations with a cozy and charming atmosphere. After a full day of outdoor activities, sip a hot chocolate beside the fireplace or take a dip in the beautiful indoor pool or hot tub. OLD FAITHFUL SNOW LODGE A short walk from its famous namesake, the Old Faithful Snow Lodge makes abundant use of natural wood, big-beam construction, and fixtures that echo back to historic Yellowstone lodges. The rooms are simple, comfortable, and outfitted with lodge details, such as wooden shutters over windows that open for fresh air. YELLOWSTONE GATEWAY INN Conveniently located near the North Entrance of Yellowstone, this all-suite property features recently renovated apartment-style rooms. Each spacious suite offers a fully-equipped kitchen and living room, and easy access to nearby restaurants and shops. HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON BOZEMAN Settle into this spacious all-suite property, located at the base of the Bridger Mountains about one hour from Yellowstone National Park. The inviting lodge décor features hardwood floors, buffalo and elk displays, and a two-story fireplace.
Optional Pre-Tour
Jackson, WY
Located in the southern end of Jackson Hole Valley and just 60 miles from Yellowstone National Park,
the charming town of Jackson is a four-seasons destination with historic boardwalks, antler arches,
endless scenery, and abundant outdoor activities.
Pre-Tour Itinerary (subject to change) What’s Included
Day +1: Arrive in Jackson, WY • 2 nights accommodations at The
Welcome to Jackson! Settle into your Lexington at Jackson Hole (or similar) with
accommodations and enjoy the evening
breakfast each morning
at your leisure.
Overnight: The Lexington at Jackson Hole • Admission to the National Museum of
Day +2: National Museum of Wildlife Art (B,L) Wildlife Art, including a docent-led tour
Take a docent-led tour of the museum to and lunch
view some of the 5,000 pieces from more
• Guided snowshoe excursion, including
than 550 artists, dating from 2500 BCE to
the present. Enjoy an artful lunch with a
snowshoe equipment rental, hiking poles,
spectacular view at the museum cafe, Palate. use of binoculars, national park entrance
The remainder of the day is at leisure. fees, plus bottled water and snacks
Overnight: The Lexington at Jackson Hole
• Excursion transportation
Day +3: Jackson Hole / Snowshoe
Excursion / Main Program Begins (B) • Luggage porterage
Journey into the heart of winter on
• All gratuities
snowshoes with a naturalist guide.
Learn about different aspects of winter
• Airport transfers for guests arriving at the
ecology. This evening, join fellow
suggested times
travelers for the main program.
Carl Rungius: Rocky Mountain Sheep c. 1935The Wolves and Wildlife of Yellowstone
JANUARY 29 - FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Jackson Pre-Tour: January 27-29, 2022 Standard Special
Rate: Rate:
Reserve by Credit Card: $5,299 $4,995*
$6,799 Single $6,495 Single
Online: texas-am.orbridge.com
Phone: (866) 639-0079 Jackson Pre-Tour*:
Fax: (206) 452-5655 Double: $995
Reserve by Check: Single: $1,495
Made payable to Orbridge, LLC
Mail to: Orbridge, P.O. Box 10339
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
We strongly suggest purchasing travel insurance. Travel insurance information will be sent to you with your confirmation
letter from the Traveling Aggies. For more information, contact Orbridge at (866) 639-0079 or you may call the Traveling
Aggies at (979) 845-7514.
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DEPOSIT:
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# _________ guests joining program ($850/person) = TOTAL DEPOSIT: $__________________________
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Acknowledgement at orbridge.com/wellness; and I/we agree that Orbridge, LLC is authorized to charge my credit card
above and/or take my/our deposit for this program.
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Reservations, Deposits and Final Payment. To secure your reservation, deposits are due upon placing a reservation as follows: $850
per person per program and $500 per person for any pre-tour and/or post-tour. Deposits are payable by check, ACH, wire transfer or
major credit card. Final payment, including any pre-tour and/or post-tour, optional excursion(s) fees and optional electives, is payable by
check, ACH, wire transfer or major credit card, and is due no later than 90 days prior to the program’s scheduled departure date. If your
reservation is made between the final payment due date and the program’s scheduled departure date, the full cost of the program, plus
any pre-tour and/or post-tour, optional excursion(s) fees and optional electives, is due at the time of registration, payable by check, ACH,
wire transfer or major credit card. If final payment is not received by Orbridge by the final payment due date, Orbridge may, at any time
and with or without notice, cancel your reservation in its sole discretion with no right of refund. CST#2098750-40 WST#602828994
Reservation Cancellations and Refunds. All cancellations must be submitted to Orbridge in writing. If the cancellation notice is received
by Orbridge: (a) more than 90 calendar days prior to the program’s scheduled departure date, all monies paid to Orbridge for the main
program and for any pre-tour and/or post-tour will be refunded in full; (b) between 90 and 60 days prior to the scheduled departure date,
a 25% cancellation fee will be applied to the full cost of the program, including any pre-tour and/or post-tour, and the balance will be
refunded; (c) between 59 and 30 days prior to the scheduled departure date, a 50% cancellation fee will be applied to the full cost of the
program, including any pre-tour and/or post-tour, and the balance will be refunded; (d) within 29 days prior to the scheduled departure
date, a 100% cancellation fee will be applied to the full cost of the program, including any pre-tour and/or post-tour. In addition to and
not in lieu of the foregoing, a Cancellation Fee equal to 100% of the carrier charge applies to all non-refundable airfares due to your
cancellation made at any time prior to the scheduled program departure date, as applicable. Refunds, if any, will be processed within 30
calendar days of our receipt of your written notice.
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*Special group rate; limited offer. Rates are per person based on double occupancy except where noted as Single, in U.S. dollars. Airfare
not included. Single availability limited. **A complement to the educational component of this journey, Expedition Libraries are curated
collections of useful resources and background reading tailored to this program. Place your deposit on or before the specified date, and one
Expedition Library per household will be sent upon receipt of final payment. Libraries may be purchased; please call for details. TXAM.WY.22FREE Expedition Library
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